Health news and events around the valley, July 23-29, 2015
Bloodmobile drives planned across valley
UBS Bloodmobile drives are planned at multiple times and locations around the valley. Call 702-233-9620 or visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter the code specific to the location, listed below. The locations include:
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 23 at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus, 3001 St. Rose Parkway. Enter sponsor code strosesiena.
From 11 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. July 23 at UNLV Circle K International, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Enter sponsor code unlv.
From 2 to 5 p.m. July 24 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Enter sponsor code greenvalleylibrary.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Enter sponsor code paseoverde.
From 9 a.m. to noon July 24 at Caesars Entertainment, 1 Harrah’s Court. Enter sponsor code harrahsentertain.
From noon to 3:30 p.m. July 24 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Enter sponsor code enterpriselibrary.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25 at Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Enter sponsor code blackmtn.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25 at Quest Academy Block Party, 1300 E. Bridger Ave. Enter sponsor code L1Q32.
From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Enter sponsor code samstown.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Enter sponsor code tivolivillage.
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 25 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Enter sponsor code wcharlestonlibrary.
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26 at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Enter sponsor code galleriamall.
From 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 26 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 130 N. Pecos Road. Enter sponsor code stmore.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Enter sponsor code saharawest.
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 28 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle. Enter sponsor code summerlinlibrary.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Enter sponsor code tivolivillage.
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 28 at UNLV Alpha Epsilon Delta, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Enter sponsor code unlv.
From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 29 at Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road. Enter sponsor code gordonbiersch.
From 11 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. July 31 at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, 5191 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Enter sponsor code lvharleydavidson.
American Red Cross blood drives scheduled across valley
The American Red Cross encourages residents to donate. Blood drives are planned continually across the valley. All blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative, on a regular basis. To schedule a donation appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Upcoming donation opportunities are:
Las Vegas
From 2 to 7:30 p.m. July 28 at Sahara West Apartments, 2301 Redwood St.
From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30 at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway.
From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30 at Home Depot, 7015 Arroyo Crossing Parkway.
Henderson
From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 25 at Green Valley Range, 175 Cassia Way.
From 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. July 29 at Hobby Lobby, 625 N. Stephanie St.
Valley Health System breaks ground on Henderson Hospital
The Valley Health System broke ground July 9 on a 142-bed hospital slated for construction at U.S. Highway 95 and Galleria Drive.
The $168 million facility, scheduled to open in fall 2016, is set to offer emergency care, surgical services, women’s and children‘s services, cardiology and ancillary services.
The site is set to employ 700 people, with hiring planned through spring and summer 2016. The hospital is the Valley Health System‘s sixth in the Las Vegas Valley.
Visit hendersonhospital.com.
WestCare to hold donation drive
WestCare Nevada has teamed up with community partners Crazy Pita and Nevada Title Company for a Christmas in July Drive, set to benefit the women and children at the nonprofit‘s Women and Children‘s Campus. The drive runs through July 31. Residents are asked to donate new and unwrapped baby items, including toys, blankets and clothing, as well as women‘s clothing and new toiletries, at donation boxes inside any three of the valley‘s Crazy Pita restaurants or at a Nevada Title Company office branch location. Visit westcare.com.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation camp planned through July 25
The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is set to hold its 19th annual Camp Cartwheel Summer Camp for critically ill children and their siblings ages 5 to 17 through July 25 at the Torino Ranch at the base of Mount Charleston.
The medically supervised, outdoor and overnight camp experience is for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. The free camp includes swimming, scuba diving, arts and crafts, canoeing and outdoor games. The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation‘s staff and volunteers provide more than 200 campers the chance to form positive peer relationships, develop greater independence and self-esteem and have the opportunity to feel like a healthy child.
Call the foundation at 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.
Wound healing seminar planned July 28
A free seminar called My Wound Won‘t Heal – What Can I Do? is planned from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. July 28 at the Spring Valley Hospital conference center, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.
A non-healing wound can be a serious matter, especially if you have another medical condition, such as diabetes. This talk on advanced wound therapy treatment will cover options available through the Advanced Outpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy center at Spring Valley Hospital.
Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.
Free seminar for knee, hip surgeries scheduled
A free seminar for surgical options for knee and hip pain are planned from 6 to 7 p.m. July 30 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.
St. Rose Dominican set to preview new tower
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is set to preview its new Siena Tower from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at its Siena campus, 3001 St. Rose Parkway. The event is set to include a farmers market, food trucks, activities, free health screenings, tours and raffles. Visit strosehospitals.org.
Fibromyalgia group meets second, third Thursdays
The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Southern Nevada is scheduled to meet during lunch and evening sessions the second and third Thursday of the month. Lunch meetings are set from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fiesta Henderson buffet, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Evening meetings are planned from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center, 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180. Visit fmfriends.org.
Breast cancer empowerment group set to meet monthly
A free Breast Cancer Empowerment/Support Group is set to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive.
Topics vary and include guest speakers, resources and open discussion with the goal of helping to empower and support women. RSVP by calling 702-233-7155.
Better Breathers Club set to meet monthly
The Better Breathers Club is set to meet the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. This educational and social support group is for people with lung disease, their loved ones and caregivers. A light lunch and snacks are planned. Call Henry Clay at 702-835-9898.
Free STD testing available
Free weekly STD screenings are available at the Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada and the Richard Steele Boxing Facility. Visit snhd.info/sexual-health-clinic.
Stroke support group planning monthly meetings
The Stroke Support Group is set to meet at various times monthly:
From 3 to 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, 702-233-7061.
From 3 to 4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive, 702-629-1309.
From 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at the South Magna Conference Center, south of the Desert Springs Hospital main entrance, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, 702-369-7560. Recommended parking is off Bruce Street. Lunch is provided.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month on the fourth floor of Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane. Call 702-388-8441 or 702-388-4619. Light refreshments will be served.
